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B24 Contact

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+44 (0) 1235 567594 (EC1 - main)
+44 (0) 1235 567499 (EC1 - DECT)
+44 (0) 1235 567499 (EC1 - DECT)
+44 (0) 1235 777596 (CC3)

Principal Beamline Scientist:

Valentina Loconte

Tel: +44 (0)1235 778 291
E-mail: [email protected]

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Martin Walsh

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)1235 778518

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Pre-beamtime

Image

Please note:

  • Users are strongly advised to use 3.05mm finder grids (e.g. Quantifoil G200F1 Au).
  • If B24 team members have been consulted, sample prep is likely to be successful.
  • Users will be asked to provide standard microscopy evidence that samples arriving at the beamline are suitable for both X-ray and SIM data collection.
  • Image acquisition based on absorption with 40nm and 25nm zoneplates will be offered on alternate runs.
  • Phase contrast mode will be under commissioning – no time offered yet.

Scheduling Pre- and Post-Beamtime

Setup time is often required prior to beamtime.  UAS now has the functionality to book pre and post beamtime providing that it is contiguous with the beamtime.  The benefit of scheduling time in this way means that users are able to request additional nights for accommodation and can clearly indicate when they are arriving, making all information much more joined up.  


NOTE: This time can only be scheduled by the scheduler if no arrangements have been submitted by the team.  If arrangements have already been booked then any updates must be done manually via the User Office.  For that reason, pre and post time should be scheduled as part of the AP scheduling process.

Instructions

  • In the scheduling screen unlock the session (right mouse click to unlock).
  • Use the right mouse click again to get the menu and select "Edit".
  • A pop-up box will appear where you can add Pre Time/Post Time or both.  Time can be added in days/hours/minutes or a combination of all three.  Add scheduling notes and reason for the session change.  Press OK button at bottom of page.
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